No. 12,265 in French
épalinges
"Épalinges" is not a standard French word; it is the name of a town in Switzerland.
In a sentence
Épalinges est une magnifique commune située près de Lausanne.
Épalinges is a beautiful commune located near Lausanne.
Here 'Épalinges' is used as a proper noun to denote a specific location.
Les habitants d'Épalinges sont connus pour leur hospitalité.
The residents of Épalinges are known for their hospitality.
Here 'Épalinges' refers to the entity of the place and its people collectively.
Lors de mon voyage en Suisse, j'ai passé quelques jours à Épalinges.
During my trip to Switzerland, I spent a few days in Épalinges.
In this usage, 'Épalinges' is mentioned as a destination where the speaker stayed.
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